CVE-2016-0807

Description

The get_build_id function in elf_utils.cpp in Debuggerd in Android 6.x before 2016-02-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that mishandles a Desc Size element in an ELF Note, aka internal bug 25187394.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://android.googlesource.com/platform%2Fsystem%2Fcore/+/d917514bd6b270df431ea4e781a865764d406120
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-02-01.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0807?
CVE-2016-0807 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0807?
To fix CVE-2016-0807, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-0807 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-0807 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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